感谢尼特罗伊市政府的远见以及其可持续海洋区域计划的一部分，KAAN Architecten参与了720,000平方米皮拉廷加湖的重新开发，这是目前拉丁美洲最大规模的植物修复项目。该项目通过在一个生态公园内实施水质管理和污染治理系统，成功振兴了该地区，项目包括过滤花园、社交区域和生态博物馆。作为三次获奖的项目，它为巴西的可持续设计和环境韧性树立了新的标杆。

Thanks to the ambition of the Municipality of Niterói and as part of their Sustainable Ocean Region Program, KAAN Architecten contributed to the redevelopment of the 720,000m² Piratininga Lagoon in what is currently the largest phytoremediation project in Latin America. The project revitalises the region by implementing a water quality management and pollution treatment system within an ecological park, including filtering gardens, social areas, and an eco-museum. As a three-time award-winning initiative, it sets a new reference for conscious design and resilience in Brazil.

▼生态公园鸟瞰，aerial view of the Eco-park©Sebastian van Damme

▼生态公园鸟瞰，aerial view of the Eco-park©Sebastian van Damme

该项目由POP联盟（Phytorestore、Emyba和KAAN Architecten）设计，旨在促进生物多样性和社会包容性，尤其是在湖泊湖岸线的生态干预及生态博物馆的设计方面。生态博物馆位于公园的核心位置，起到了推动地方社区、渔业群体和环保组织共同致力于湖泊长期保护的作用。公园的水岸位置让公众能够更好地与恢复后的自然栖息地互动，同时，步道、自行车道、运动设施和野生动物观察站等设施使游客能够沉浸在丰富的生物多样性中。35,290平方米的过滤花园有效拦截上游的污染，并恢复了自然水循环。这些创新湿地利用本地植物净化水源，并为野生动植物提供了生机勃勃的栖息地。植物的选择严格限制在该生态系统及里约热内卢州的本土物种，以确保生态修复的原生性。这一做法恢复了该地区的自然功能，加强了与本地动植物的联系，促进了生物多样性和适应性的发展。过滤花园作为一个可供参观的景观空间，展示了湿地这一难以接触的生态环境，向游客呈现其丰富的生物多样性。花园的设计使游客可以沿着小径行走，尊重这一敏感生态环境。

▼场地平面，site plan©KAAN Architecten

The project, designed by the POP consortium (Phytorestore, Embya and KAAN Architecten), promotes biodiversity and social inclusivity in the interventions along the lagoon shoreline and in designing the Eco-museum at a strategic central location within the park. The Orla Piratininga Park project allows residents, fishing communities, and environmental organisations to collaborate on the lagoon’s long-term conservation. Its waterfront location enhances public interaction with the restored natural habitats, while features such as hiking trails, bike paths, sports facilities, and wildlife observatories immerse visitors in the area’s biodiversity. The 35.290m² of filtering gardens intercept upstream pollution and restore natural water cycles. These innovative wetlands use native plants to purify water while fostering vibrant wildlife habitats. Plant selection is strictly limited to species native to this ecosystem and the State of Rio de Janeiro, ensuring authentic ecological restoration. This approach revives the area’s past environmental functions and strengthens its natural associations with local fauna, reinforcing biodiversity and adaptability. The filtering gardens represent a landscaped space that can be visited, offering the opportunity to discover wetlands, an often inaccessible environment, by presenting its biodiversity. Its layout allows you to walk through this area on paths to respect this sensitive environment.

▼展示了湿地这一难以接触的生态环境，offering the opportunity to discover wetlands, an often inaccessible environment©Sebastian van Damme

▼可供参观的景观空间，a landscaped space that can be visited©Sebastian van Damme

▼展示了湿地这一难以接触的生态环境，offering the opportunity to discover wetlands, an often inaccessible environment©Sebastian van Damme

生态博物馆是由尼特罗伊市政府发起的项目，KAAN Architecten与本地建筑师团队合作负责设计。博物馆被设计为一个开放的公共空间，与其周围的自然环境和谐融合，提供了一个沉浸式的体验。博物馆主要采用南美硬木Cumaru木材建造，因其金棕色和耐候性而闻名。总面积2800平方米的博物馆设有餐厅、多功能空间、皮划艇储存区和卫生设施。夹层区域主要用于展览，提供互动活动、湖泊观测站、中央办公室和会议室。所有功能围绕一个开放的中庭布局，中心设有可用于展示和社区聚会的讲坛。博物馆的木材与玻璃外立面采用模块化面板设计，赋予了博物馆灵活的空间配置，可以根据需要调整为封闭式展览空间或完全开放的特殊活动空间。

The Eco-museum is an initiative by the Municipality of Niterói, with KAAN Architecten overseeing the design in collaboration with a dedicated team of local architects. Conceived as a sheltered forum, the museum is fully accessible to the public and seamlessly embedded in its lush surroundings, fostering an open and immersive experience. It is mainly constructed with cumaru wood, a durable South American hardwood known for its rich golden-brown hue and weather resistance. With a total of 2,800m², the museum incorporates significant facilities such as a restaurant, multifunctional spaces, kayak storage, and sanitary provisions on the ground floor. The mezzanine hosts the main exhibition area, featuring interactive activities, a lagoon observatory, a central office, and a meeting room. These functions encircle an open atrium with a tribune for presentations and communal gatherings. Thanks to the modular panelling of the wood and glass façade, the museum offers flexibility for various configurations, ranging from enclosed settings for presentations to fully open spaces for special events.

▼生态博物馆前绿地，the green land in front of the Eco-museum©Sebastian van Damme

▼生态博物馆前廊，the front porch of the Eco-museum©Sebastian van Damme

▼傍晚前廊，the front porch at night©Sebastian van Damme

▼木材与玻璃外立面，the wood and glass façade©Sebastian van Damme

屋顶作为博物馆的标志性设计，悬挑的结构不仅调节自然光的进入，还营造出友好和开放的氛围。它增强了博物馆与自然环境的连接，同时为人们提供了舒适的遮蔽。屋顶宽大的飞檐增强了空间的开放感，使室内外环境无缝融合，强化了博物馆与大西洋森林景观的融合。生态博物馆不仅促进了公众与恢复生态系统的互动，还成为环境教育的一个重要平台。它体现了KAAN Architecten对可持续性和包容性设计的承诺。

▼一层平面，ground floor plan©KAAN Architecten

The roof defines the museum’s presence, extending as a cantilevered structure that modulates natural light while fostering a welcoming atmosphere. It strengthens the connection with the natural surroundings while providing shelter and comfort. Its broad overhangs enhance openness, seamlessly merging indoor and outdoor spaces and reinforcing the museum’s integration with the Atlantic Forest landscape. The Eco-museum strengthens public engagement with restored ecosystems and is a nexus for environmental education. It embodies KAAN Architecten’s commitment to sustainability and inclusive design.

▼屋顶宽大的飞檐增强了空间的开放感，broad overhangs enhance openness©Sebastian van Damme

▼友好和开放的氛围，fostering a welcoming atmosphere©Sebastian van Damme

▼公众与生态系统的互动，strengthens public engagement with restored ecosystems©Sebastian van Damme

“KAAN Architecten参与POP联盟的项目标志着我们首次进行基于自然的解决方案（NBS）项目。在这个项目中，生物学家和社会工作者的专门团队发挥了关键作用，帮助成功完成污染治理并开发新的公园设施。生态博物馆作为这一转型的核心，已成为社会包容的有力工具，超越了单纯的展览空间功能。它成为了社区的新心脏，不仅通过教育当地儿童提升环保意识，也作为一个共享的公共空间，确保了生态公园的长期可持续性。”KAAN Architecten的建筑师和城市规划师Renata Gilio如是总结。

“KAAN Architecten’s participation in the POP consortium marks our first significant Nature-Based Solution (NBS) project. The expertise of a dedicated team of biologists and social workers was key to the success of the de-pollution efforts and the development of new park facilities. At the heart of this transformation is the Ecomuseum, which has become a powerful tool for social inclusion, extending far beyond its role as an exhibition space. It serves as the new beating heart of the neighbourhood, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the ecological park by educating local children on the importance of environmental awareness while also functioning as a shared living space for the community”, concludes Renata Gilio, architect and urban planner at KAAN Architecten.

▼地理位置，location©KAAN Architecten

▼位置策略，location strategy©KAAN Architecten

二层平面，first plan plan©KAAN Architecten

▼立面，elevation©Sebastian van Damme

▼剖面，section©Sebastian Van Damme

Location: Piratininga Lagoon, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Architect: KAAN Architecten

Project team: Juliana Generoso, Renata Gilio, Carlos Jacquet, Kees Kaan, Ricardo Marmorato, Laís Oliveira Xavier, Vincent Panhuysen, Marco Peixe D’Elia, Dikkie Scipio, Frane Stancic, Yang Zhang.

Client: Municipality of Niterói, RJ, Brazil (Corporação Andina de Fomento – CAF)

Program: exhibition areas, observatories, leisure areas, sports facilities, cycle paths, offices, meeting rooms, filtering gardens.

Design phase: 2019-2021

Start construction: 2021

Completion: 2024

GFA: 800 m² Eco-Museum 290 m² of Filtering Gardens 720000 m² of Lagoon 6 km of Cycle Paths integrated with the Regional Oceanic Cycling System 8,3 km of Mixed-Traffic Roads

Building costs (excl. BTW): Eco-Museum: R$ 5.700.000 (952.600€) Park: R$ 50.000.000 (8.355.900€)

Awards: 2024 Finalist AIPH World Green City Awards – Living Green for Social Cohesion and Inclusive Communities Category 2024 Mention World Smart City Award (Spain) – Energy and Environment Category 2023 Winner Sustainable Cities Award – Environmental Category, Large cities 2023 Winner Firjan Sustainability Award -Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Category 2023 Finalist World Green Infrastructure Award 2022 Winner LATAM Smart City Awards – Sustainable Urban Development and Mobility

Consortium POP: KAAN Architecten, Phyorestore SAS and Embyá LTDA

Architecture and conceptual urban planning: KAAN Architecten, Rotterdam, The Netherlands and Phyorestore SAS, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Local Architect: UrbSP, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Eco landscape and urban planning: Phyorestore SAS (eco solutions/filtering gardens), Sao Paulo, Brazil Licuri (sports facilities), Sao Paulo, Brazil Ecomimesis (urban planning and landscaping-execution), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Embyá Paisagismo LTDA (urban planning and landscaping-execution), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Architectural department of the Municipality of Niterói (supervision and implementation), Niterói, RJ, Brazil

Main Contractor: Construtora Zadar LTDA, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil